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Taft Nominated On Heated Night At Chicago Convention
The Republican National Convention in Chicago adjourned amid intense heat and loud clashes over the platform and anti injunction plank. Taft secured the nomination after a rollercoaster roll call that ended with 702 votes for Taft and loud demonstrations from Taft supporters, then the motion to make the nomination unanimous.
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